... Public Safety. Everyone knew that if they did not act appropriately, at least publicly expressing these opinions, which they were in mortal danger of having their name put on the list of people who needed to be dealt with as "enemies of the state." So, it was in fear, which the nation of France lived from July of 1793 to August ... regret me, I die with trust and almost with joy. At what a fine banquet I shall dine this evening, my friend, I shall await you there; your virtues call you there..." In addition Jean Baptiste-Georges wrote to his friend, "I have always done, I can say this w...

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... factor in leading to the outbreak of the French Revolution. In actuality, the French Revolution has been the cause of many bitter debates between historians of the left such as Jean Jaures who believed that the Revolution was inevitable, and those of the right such as Bernard Fay who believed it could have been avoided.3 It seems unlikely that if after ... was a constitutional crisis which not only led to the collapse of monarchical authority, but also the invasion of public discourse, particularly through the indirect influence of intellectual thinkers such as Jean Jacques Rousseau.14 ...

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... and Citizen, a precursor to the full constitution meant to be drafted, put emphasis on the "general will" of the people. This document showed the romantic views of French-Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as the Enlightenment's rationalism. A split slowly opened up between the moderate and radical revolutionaries. When Louis XVI is tried by the National Convention for high crimes ... ...

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... were with the people, helping them and were willing to be a voice for them. King Louis XVI decided to do something unheard of-He tells his people to write up a list of grievances, called "Cahiers de Doleances." The number one complaint was of course taxes. (Others were the elimination of the feudal system) Others still, denounced the so-called lettres de ... insurgence and the peace making with Austria, Venetia, and the Cisalpine Republic in northern and central Italy, France had no enemies other than Britain. Egypt was next on his hit list. "The time is not far distant, when we shall f...

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... Five Hundred were the Legislative branch of the government. The Executive power was given to five men, the Directory, that were chosen by the Council of Ancients; they choose from a list that was made up by the Council of Five Hundred(Kaiser). The new constitution was very popular. The Thermidoreans realized that it didn't cover the reinstating of the old members ... ...

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... . Marie Antoinette was now up for trial herself. She was on trial for treason and was beheaded by guillotine on October 16th, 1793 by the French revolutionaries. Marie Antoinette was a character of many flaws and extravagances. However, I find it nearly impossible to blame her for her ignorance. Raised as a Hapsburg and later married into the House of Bourbon, Marie Antoinette had ... man. Although ignorant, it is highly unlikely that a noble raised as Marie Antoinette had been was cruel. Her mother had tried to raise her to be compassionate and caring. Her character shows through in man...

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... revolutionary ideals of equality. The Legion represented the glorification of war in a "society [that] was dominated by military values The glory of war was the supreme good, the measure of character."" Yet, anyone was eligible to be named to the Legion of Honour, even though its membership was dominated by the military. It provided the French people with the sense that ... ...

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... an opportunity to bring up other questions of more importance and a wider impact that actually led to the revolution than the burden of the sanctions themselves. It was the symbolic character 'and', 'or' the change of regulations they implied that was of importance. In America the Stamp Act for example was one of the most crucial steps in the conflict stirring ... ...

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